DCLK1 and cognitive ability and cognitive performance

摘要

Generally, the present invention relates to the finding that the DCLK1 gene is involved in cognitive abilities and/or cognitive performance in an individual. Particularly, the present invention relates to the use of SNPs in the DCLK1 gene for determining cognitive abilities and/or cognitive performance in an individual. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a method for testing and/or determining the cognitive abilities and/or cognitive performance of an individual. Moreover the use of compounds for improving cognitive abilities and/or cognitive performance in an individual whereby said compounds are able to increase the expression of the DCLK1 gene product is described.